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2013 Campaign Corner
--Jeanie Hardesty,
Stonewall Jackson Leadership Co-Chair
As you read the list of the twenty-two agencies helped by the Harrison County United Way you can see how vivid, varied and urgent the needs in our community are. There are health and dental care needs; hunger and the need for nutritious meals; the desire and need to become literate; homelessness; youth who need guidance and purpose; those who need disaster assistance; the abused; those who need but cannot afford legal assistance. The list is long and the needs are many.
The members of the Stonewall Jackson Leadership Club play a vital role through their gifts of $500 and over. Since its inception in 1996 the Stonewall Jackson Leadership Club has grown year over year. In recent campaigns, donors have contributed over 40% of the annual campaign goal.
What a powerful, positive group this is! My co-chairs, Wendy Madden and Jacquie Schirripa, join me in asking that you consider a gift of $500 to this year's United Way campaign and become a part of this leadership group. The 2013 United Way campaign goal is $830,000. Every dollar you give to the United Way is allocated to our member agencies through a stringent and thorough vetting process. You can be confident that your contribution will have a profound impact in our community by making it better and stronger. Please consider joining us as members of the Stonewall Jackson Leadership Club.
The 2013 Stonewall Jackson Leadership Club will be posted in the Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram beginning the weekend of September 8-9, 2012.
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Agency Spotlight
CRISS CROSS, INC.
In case you didn't know, CRISS-CROSS is an acronym for Consumer Referral and Information Service System for Citizens, Resources and Organizations Seeking Solutions. For more than 30 years, CRISS-CROSS, Inc. has assisted people in need. The agency links people with resources and develops programs and services with community input and support to a ddress unmet needs.
CRISS-CROSS, Inc.'s Information and Referral program just finished up their annual backpack project through a partnership with Walgreens. 115 backpacks filled with supplies were distributed to local students in need.
The agency moves straight from getting children off to a great start for the school year to the holiday assistance program. Representatives from local churches, United Hospital Center and Target met during the last week of August to begin the planning process for this holiday season. The purpose of the holiday assistance effort is to provide food baskets or gift cards to those which may not have the resources to put together a traditional holiday meal on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas or Easter. In addition, Christmas gifts are provided to children in need. Donors Christmas packages usually include an outfit, pajamas and a toy which aligns with the child's interest as specified in the application completed by a parent at the CRISS-CROSS office.
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The program is well publicized through posting of flyers, email blasts by the United Way, commercial PSA's provided by Time Warner, local newspapers, the Community Calendars provided by WBOY and WDTV and Facebook.
To learn more about CRISS-CROSS, Inc., you may visit their website at www.criss-crosswv.org or call Executive Director, Amie Darway at 304 326-2017. "Like" the organization on Facebook to become a "friend" and for more updates.
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2013 Campaign Kick-Off
Begins at the Harrison County Courthouse
You are invited to make a UNITED front as we kick-off the 2013 Campaign on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Harrison County Courthouse. Campaign Chair, Jeff Barger will update the iconic United Way thermometers at each of the locations throughout Harrison County to reflect at least 21% of this years $830,000 goal. That translates to over $174,000 raised before the actual kick-off. Please show your dedication and support at any or all thermometer raisings.
8:30 a.m. Harrison County Courthouse
8:45 a.m. Nutter Fort
9:00 a.m. Stonewood
9:20 a.m. Bridgeport (beside City Hall)
10:00 a.m. Salem
10:30 a.m. Shinnston
11:00 a.m. Lost Creek
The goal will be met this year again through all of United Way's partnerships: individuals, small businesses, corporations, governmental entities and non-profit agencies. Thank you loyal contributors and new donors! After all and underneath it all it is just "NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS."
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HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
WELCOME UNITED WAY
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Susan Collins, Superintendent of Harrison County Schools cleared the path for United Way's ability to reach all of the principals, teachers and other Harrison County Board of Education employees as she affirmatively responded to Ed Propst, Alternative Learning Center Principal and Education Division Chair and welcomed Campaign Chair, Jeff Barger and the United Way staff to this school year's first principal's meeting.
All in attendance heard about this year's campaign goal from Jeff Barger and agreed to distribute campaign brochures and pledge forms to their staff. Volunteers at each school were assigned and presentations scheduled. Our member agencies took on the task of presenting United Way's mission and goals to each school and they did it in 2 days! READ MORE
Certainly it is a very hectic time for all and an emphatic "THANK YOU" goes out to all who volunteer, all who give and and all who participate in making our community a better place. Truly, this is an example of what if means to LIVE UNITED.
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CAMPAIGN PACE SETTERS ARE REVEALED
Leadership and charitable giving abounds as many companies begin their fundraising effort for United Way before United Way of Harrison County officially kicks-off the 2013 campaign.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR EARLY SUPPORT
PACE SETTER COMPANIES INCLUDE:
Allstate
Dominion Foundation
First Energy
Kroger
Target
United Parcel Service
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Domestic Violence Support Group meets Fridays at 12:00 p.m., noon, in the Clarksburg office located in Koupal Towers. 
Call (304) 624-9835 for more information or directions. HOPE, Inc., a non-profit United Way Agency, offers a free, confidential and professioanlly-facilitated support group for adult survivors of domestic violence. This group provides a safe, supportive setting where survivors can express their feelings and work through issues they face on a daily basis with others who have gone through a similar experience.
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Kroger Cares Card
Load by cash, check, debit or credit card
Make your purchases with your Kroger Cares Card when you check out and Kroger will send United Way of Harrison County FIVE PERCENT of your total purchase. An easy way to make an additional contribution to the United Way. You may purchase your card for $5 by calling the United Way office at 304 624-6337. There is a $5 credit on the card so all you have to do is begin using the card to get your $5 back! WIN-WIN for United Way, Kroger and you.
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Find out how you can contribute to United Way of Harrison County
through the Kroger Cares program. Click here
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As United Way Celebrates 125 Years we will share some of the past United Way logs from our archives. Do you remember? We invite you to join hands with others to improve the education, income and health of our communities. During this milestone, we celebrate those people and organizations - past, present and future who continue to advance the common good for a better life for all.
 
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On the Calendar...
09/05/12
2013 Campaign Kick-Off 8:30 a.m. Harrison Co Court House
09/06/12
Dining Out - Wonder Bar 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
09/10/12
Dining Out - Texas Roadhouse 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
09/13/12
Dining Out - Kentucky Fried Chicken All Day
09/18/12 - Meadowbrook Mall
09/25/12 - Emily Drive
Dining Out - Chick-fil-A
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
09/19/12
United Way Agency
Directors Meeting
9:00 a.m. American Red Cross 718 W. Pike St., Clarksburg
10/02/12 and 10/23/12
Dining Out - Fifth Floor
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
10/25/12
Mid-Campaign Report Luncheon
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Emergency Services Director, Dave Flanigan with the North Central WV Chapter of the American Red Cross, stated that they currently deployed 2 disaster and mental health volunteers to Louisiana to assist with the challenges presented by Hurricane Isaac. They have also trained an additional 6 volunteers for the Disaster Assessment Team, 4 of which are on stand-by for the first week of September. They will assess damage and bring back the findings to other agencies assisting with the recovery efforts.
DISASTER RECOVERY AND ASSESSMENT BEGINS IN LOUISIANA
Across the state of West Virginia, the American Red Cross has deployed 15 volunteers to Louisiana to assist in the disaster recovery and damage assessment created by Hurricane Isaac. Mr. Flanigan stated the biggest need of the North Central WV Chapter of the American Red Cross is as always.....volunteers.
To find out more about the American Red Cross visit the website at www.redcrosswv.org
or call the local office at
304 624-7689.
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Dining Out Events
Scheduled
Joanna Allen, Dining Out Division Chair has been contacting local restaurants and scheduling Dining Out Events with gusto! Dates and times are listed below for upcoming events in September and early October. Other restaurants which will host an event in October are Julio's Cafe, Buffalo Wild Wings and McDonalds! Watch for details in the October newsletter and "Save-the-Date" emails. Thank you Joanna!
Wonder Bar
Date: Thursday, September 6
Time: 5:00 p.m. - Close
Wonder Bar will donate a % of their proceeds to United Way
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Texas Roadhouse
Date: Monday, September 10
Time: 3:00 - 10:00 pm
Texas Roadhouse will donate a % of their proceeds to United Way.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Date: Thursday, September 13 ALL DAY!
For each 12 piece bucket of chicken at $15.99 KFC will donate $2.00 to the United Way.
Chick-fil-A
Meadowbrook Mall
Date: Tuesday, September 18
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Chance to receive discount on purchase with donation and spin of the wheel. Present coupon at time of purchase and 15% of purchase price will be donated to United Way.
Chick-Fil-A - Emily Drive
Date: Tuesday, September 25th
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Present coupon at time of purchase and 15% of purchase price will be donated to United Way.
Fifth Floor
Date:Tuesday, October 2
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Date: Tuesday, October 23
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fifth Floor will donate a % of their proceeds to United Way
Thank you!
......to all the restaurant owners who have chosen to contribute to the United Way through hosting a Dining Out Event. You are making a difference in our community!
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